Llyn Gwynant Campsite in Nant Gwynant, Gwynedd

Llyn Gwynant Campsite

Nant Gwynant, Gwynedd, Wales

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At the head of Llyn Gwynant Lake, this campsite lies in the very heart of Snowdonia. Enjoy the outdoors in magnificent surroundings bordered by lakes, rivers and mountains. The site has over 400 grass tent pitches, as well as grass bays for small vans and tents wanting EHU, and some hardstanding pitches for motorhomes and large vans.

Lakeside campsite situated in the heart of Eryri (Snowdonia) with stunning surroundings

Swim, kayak or canoe in the river or lake, with direct access to walking routes up Snowdonia

Great facilities on site, including a shop, two food outlets and a licenced bar

About Llyn Gwynant Campsite

Llyn Gwynant is the nature lovers' campsite in the very heart of Snowdonia. Lying below Snowdon in the most beautiful valley in Wales, it's ideal for walking and adventure activities. There is easy access to Mount Snowdon by foot, car or bus, as well as access to many easier and very beautiful walks nearby. This campsite is for people who love the outdoors, it is not overdeveloped so that out of season, the land returns to green fields. In late August and busy bank holidays, the site is popular, with a family festival atmosphere, so come for peace and quiet at other times. For campers, choose from a range of non electric grass pitches or allocated electric grass tent pitches with access to EHU. There are also both hardstanding and reinforced grass pitches, for those with motorhomes, campervans and single axle caravans, some with electric hook ups and space for awnings. The site has free fire pits and sells firewood to offer a comfortable stay, it is also dog friendly, with a designated dog walking area for your four legged friends.

Open from 20 March to 3 November

Facilities and amenities

Site facilities include a toilet and shower area, plus a washing up area. A laundry room is available with machines for a small charge and there is limited WiFi in most areas.

Staff are able to freeze freezer packs and there is an enclosed kitchen area with sinks, microwaves and an instant water boiler. Metal fire pits are also provided for campfires.

There are two food outlets on site, Bwyd Gwynant offers breakfasts, pastries and hot drinks, as well as paninis and fresh stone baked pizza in the evenings. Blas yr Allt offers breakfasts, lunches, hot drinks and burgers, as well as packed lunches and food packs to order. Evening bar food and drink is also on offer at the Cegin Bar.

A short five minute drive away is Nantgwynant where there is a local shop. 20 minutes away is the larger town of Llanberis, where you will find a Post Office, pubs and restaurants.

Adult only

Allow commercial vans

Allow pets on site

Bike hire

Café / restaurant

Communal BBQ

Disabled facilities

Drinking water

Electric hookups

Entertainment

Family friendly

Fires allowed

Fishing

Games room

Glamping

Golf

Horse riding

Hot tub

Kids club

Kids playground

Laundry

Near beach

Near pub

Open year round

Peaceful

RV pitches

Shop

Showers

Swimming pool

Toilet

TV room

Vineyard

Water hookups

Watersports

W.C. disposal

WiFi

Map and address

Park address

Llyn Gwynant Campsite,

Hafod Lwyfog, Nant Gwynant, Gwynedd, Wales, LL55 4NW

Coordinates

53.0520, -4.0171 | SH 64 52

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Llyn Gwynant Campsite is ideal for...

Couples

Duke of Edinburgh Award

Older children (13+)

Young children

There are 447 accommodation options on-site

400 x Non Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Max 15 people

Non electric grass tent pitches that you select yourself on arrival. there are no reserved spaces. The pitch can accept multiple tents but can be occupied by no more than 15 people.

20 x Electric Grass Tent Pitches

Grass pitches for tents up to 10m x 8m in the camping fields which have EHU.

7 x Electric Hardstanding Pitches

Hardstanding pitches for larger motorhomes and campervans up to 8m in length on the lakeside area. Electric hook-ups are available and there is space for an awning up to 1.5m.

16 x Electric Reinforced Grass Pitches

Reinforced, bookable grass bays on hedgerow for campervans less than 5.5m long and single axle caravans (limited availability). These bays can take small awnings.

4 x Reinforced Grass Pitches

Reinforced grass for a small van less than 5.5m long, with no electric.

Site tariff

Interested in staying at Llyn Gwynant Campsite?

Call 01766 890302 to book.

Unfortunately Llyn Gwynant Campsite doesn't share their availability calendar with us yet. Availability changes quickly, especially in summer, so we recommend enquiring by phone to avoid missing out.

Site rules and policies

No sound systems are allowed, recycling is required and respect for the land and for others is essential.

*Noise and behaviour: This campsite is for the quiet enjoyment of nature so no radios, stereos or other sound systems are allowed at any time and only quiet talking after 11.00 pm. Acoustic instruments including guitars, fiddles, flutes can be played before then - but no drums! No generators are allowed on site. Be respectful to wardens and other campers. A group bond of £20 per person is charged to people in groups of 4 or more which is is refunded when you leave if all rules are kept including a clean pitch and no noise.

*Distance between tents: at least 6 m between tents of different groups, at least 3 m between tents of same group.

*Rubbish and recycling: Leave your pitch clean, separate paper, glass and cans and place them in the special bins provided in carpark, with rubbish in marked bins.

*BBQs are welcome if they protect the grass. We dislike so-called "disposable bbqs" and allow them only if raised off the grass on a brick or a firepit: take them with you when you leave

*Security: we do our best to maintain a safe site but cannot accept responsibility for the security of your vehicles or belongings. Please be sensible and ensure that all valuables, mountain bikes, canoes etc are properly secured at all times.

*Camp fires are allowed only if they are small, on one of our metal firebox stands and use wood bought from us - bags are sold outside reception around 6.00 pm. Do not light fires on the ground or collect wood from surrounding farm or woodland. Do not bring wood, coal or other combustible materials on site for fires.

*Your own kayaks, canoes, dinghies and sailboats are welcome if you are camping with us but you will be charged for launching boats if you are not, see our Rates page for details.

*No sound systems are allowed.

*No power boats or motorised craft are allowed on the lake or river.

*Fishing is not allowed on the river or lake.

*Tents need to be pitched behind the white posts so that the lake beach is clear for everyone to enjoy.

*No drones to be used.

*Dogs are a max of 2 per pitch and there is a zero tolerance for dogs off a lead.

Things to do on site and in the Nant Gwynant area

Kayaks and canoes can be hired from April to September on all weekends, and every day during the main school holidays in July and August. This operates beside the river opening onto the lake. You can also bring kayaks, canoes and sailing boats to use on the lake and river, and there is no charge for this if you are camping with the site.

For keen swimmers, the lake and river are perfect places for a dip and are popular wild swimming locations, although please make sure children are supervised at all times.

This is one of the few campsites that allows campfires, on readily supplied metal pits, so toasting marshmallows is an essential activity. Guests can also use their own BBQs for an evening cook out so long as the grass is protected.

Walking the magnificent hills of Snowdonia is one of the main attractions at Llyn Gwynant. You can walk up Snowdon directly from the campsite, either take the Watkin path that starts to the south of the campsite or via the Miners or PYG tracks which starts to the north of the campsite.

Other shorter and easier walks, such as a gentle 1.5 hour ramble around the shores of beautiful Llyn Gwynant, can be done directly from the campsite. For climbers, there are also four crags within easy reach too.